Platte County R-III School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Platte County R-III School District manages 8 schools with just over 300 teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries at Platte County R-III School District. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Platte County R-III School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,300 | $48,290 - $79,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,540 | $48,120 - $78,940 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,290 | $48,460 - $82,050 |
| High School Teacher | $62,830 | $48,820 - $78,940 |
| PE Teacher | $52,850 | $15,080 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Platte County R-III School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,950 | $46,400 - $79,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,660 | $39,590-$91,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,210 | $79,560 - $132,180 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $45,940 - $79,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Platte County R-III School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,179 | $12,925 |
| Administrators | $32,308 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Platte County R-III School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Platte County R-III School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Platte County R-III School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 254 | 260 | 266 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 117 | 120 | 125 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 115 | 119 | 120 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 50 | 46 | 43 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Platte County R-III School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Platte County R-III School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- West Platte County R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- Park Hill School District (17 Schools)
- Smithville R-Ii School District (4 Schools)
- North Platte County R-I School District (5 Schools)
- North Kansas City Schools (32 Schools)
Platte County R-III School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Kansas City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry School 2001 Nw 87th Terr Kansas City MO 64154 (816) 436-9623 | 3-8 | 42 | 609 |
| Pathfinder Elementary School 1951 Nw 87th Terr Kansas City MO 64154 (816) 436-6670 | KG-2 | 26 | 390 |
Teaching in Platte City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School 1701 Branch St Platte City MO 64079 (816) 858-5977 | PK-3 | 43 | 619 |
| Paxton School 1601 Branch St Platte City MO 64079 (816) 858-5808 | 4-5 | 26 | 410 |
| Platte City Middle School 900 Pirate Dr Platte City MO 64079 (816) 858-2036 | 6-8 | 39 | 584 |
| Platte County High School 1501 Branch St Platte City MO 64079 (816) 858-2822 | 9-12 | 63 | 1,061 |
| Rising Star Elementary School 1009 Second St Platte City MO 64079 (816) 858-2167 | KG-KG | 10 | 163 |